Caitlin Walsh v. Island Watch, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Caitlin Walsh, a visually impaired individual, is suing Island Watch, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.longislandwatch.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that she encountered numerous barriers while attempting to purchase an Islander Automatic Dive Watch, including missing alt-text and broken links, which prevented her from accessing the website's goods and services. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make its website accessible and to implement corporate policies ensuring ongoing compliance with accessibility standards.

About the defendant

A specialized retailer offering a wide range of watches, including well-known brands and its own Islander line, emphasizing value and quality timepieces.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered barriers that denied her full and equal access to the website.
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible.
• Declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against blind individuals.
• Certification of the Class.

Proposed class

The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.